SERVE IN A WHITE DISH TO MAXIMIZE THE POP OF COLOR
This recipe is a freaking all-star in my eyes for a variety of reasons. It’s insanely quick and simple to make and the combination of flavors is on point. I’ve never made this for someone and not had them ask for seconds and/or the recipe. That’s always a promising sign!
FROZEN PEAS ONLY TAKE 3 MINUTES TO BOIL
I’m a big ‘soup for dinner’ kind of lady and this Lazy Pea Soup with Mint & Crème Fraîche is a regular on the rotation. I usually serve this soup warm but I’ve had it chilled during a heat wave and it was a life saver! My fiancé insists this tastes better chilled so you’ll have to let me know what you think!
I would absolutely recommend making this recipe if you’re having people over and want a low stress meal. I always try to make this recipe a day or two beforehand because it tastes SO much better after the flavors have married. I’m all about low maintenance recipes when I’m entertaining.
Serve this alongside Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata & Balsamic Glaze, Chickpea & Avocado Salad with Herb Quartet or Lemony Orzo Salad With Asparagus & Shrimp and you’re set! A soup and salad combo has never tasted so good!
This soup doesn’t normally last long in my house. When I make soup I tend to eat it all day, everyday, until its gone. For those of you who don’t have a unnatural love for soup, this recipe freezes incredibly well.
This vegetarian recipe is my ‘little black dress’ of soup. It can be served casual or dressed up and is always consistent!
FOR A PLAYFUL TAKE ON THE CLASSIC CUP OF SOUP, SERVE IN A TEA CUP.
For a playful take on the classic cup of soup, try serving in vintage tea cups. If you would like to make this vegan, simply omit the crème fraîche or sub for unsweetened coconut cream. I’ve made this recipe vegan style before and I enjoyed it just as much.
Enjoy! xx
MAKE THIS VEGAN BY SKIPPING THE CRÈME FRAÎCHE
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 5 cups freshly shelled peas or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup crème fraîche (or sub unsweetened coconut cream to make vegan)
- ½ cup freshly chopped chives
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender.
- Add the vegetable stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender(frozen peas will take only 3 minutes).
- Remove the pot from heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
- Using an immersion blender, blend soup by hand until you reach your desired consistency.
- Whisk in the crème fraîche and chives.
- Taste for seasoning
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